Italian Village of Gargnano, (Italy) - Travel Guide
Take a tour of Italian Village of Gargnano in Gargnano, Italy - part of the World's Greatest Attractions travel video series by GeoBeats.
Of Italy's lakeside villages, Gargnano, on the shore of Lake Garda, is among the most beautiful.
It is located at the base of one of the region's many steep, picturesque hills.
For much of the year, the hills and mountains surrounding the lake are covered in a thin blanket of snow.
The waterfront of Gargnano has a multitude of pleasant walkways, shady benches, and wonderful cafes.
The waters of Lake Garda are a deep, rich blue, perfect for a swim on a hot day or for boating.
The city owes much of its prosperity to a prominent Italian family, who gave contributions and lodging to Mussolini and his entourage during his reign.
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Beautiful Village in Italy wants to Pay people to move there ...and Cheap rent
This Italian village was planning to offer $2,175 in cash and $50 rents if you move there, now with so much interest, the mayor is unclear about what they will do..... Has the razza del ratto (rat race) got you down? Is life too febbrile (hectic) where you live? But are you worried you don’t have enough contanti (cash) to live a more peaceful life? Then you might be interested in the Italian hillside village of Bormida, which was planning to offer a payment of €2,000 ($2,175) and rents as low as $50 a month to reverse its declining population.
Bormida, located in the mountainous Liguria region – Genoa, about 50 miles away, is the nearest big city – had declined to 390 residents in 2014, when the current mayor, Daniele Galliano, took office, according to the local Il Secolo XIX newspaper.
Spurred by visions of a ghost town, Galliano began measures to reverse the decay.
Now the population is 394, which may not seem much of a success until you consider that 54 people have either died or moved away against just four births.
Instead of seeing a heavy demographic deficit, the situation is stable thanks to the initiatives of the municipal administration to encourage those who, by necessity or pleasure, wish to live in a small mountain community like ours, Galliano told Il Vostro Giornale, another local publication.
But with only four people added, he decided more-enticing measures were needed, hence the subsidies, which also include a $130-a-month rent for larger homes. We couldn't rent them at market value, so we chose a symbolic number and the requests abounded: the important thing was to repopulate the village, Galliano told Il Secolo XIX.
According to Britain’s Guardian newspaper, details of the offer still needed to be settled and approved by the local council, Galliano wrote on his Facebook page. But if the proposal is passed, anyone who moves to Bormida will be given €2,000.
You probably won’t be able to spend the money all at once – the “Bor(ing)” in Bormida, which has a population of more than 1,000 in the 1950s, gives a clue as to the pace of its life.
According to Cosmopolitan magazine, the village has one main street, four restaurants (hey, this is Italy), a bed and breakfast and a post office that opens only three days a week. Much of the architecture dates back to 1200s.
“There is nothing much to do here,” Oddone Giuseppe, manager of one of the restaurants, told the Guardian. “But life is so simple and natural, we have forests, goats, the church, and plenty of good food. Life would definitely be free of stress.”
Some people, though, worry that €2,000 won’t go far enough.
“Mr. Mayor, I’m available to move and give up the €2,000,” wrote a Facebook user, Amedeo Alloca, on the mayor’s posting, “but I can’t live off air. I have a family with two small children. If you can guarantee a job, even the most humble one, it wouldn’t be a problem.”
Maybe they should open another restaurant.
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Travel Italy - Visiting Sirmione Castle
Take a tour of Sirmione Castle in Italy -- part of the World's Greatest Attractions travel video series by GeoBeats.
Sirmione Castle sits on a spit jutting out into the waters of Lake Garda, on the shore of an Italian commune of the same name.
The castle was built in the thirteenth century and displays many elements from the High Middle Ages, including crenellated walls and towers.
A highly visited feature of this structure visit is the main tower from which the lake and castle courtyard are visible.
The moat surrounding the castle is now the wading ground of ducks and swans, and is not used for defensive purposes.
A unique feature of this already singular castle is its fortified port, used both for access to the castle and for deploying ships into battle.
Medieval Sirmione Castle is a perfect platform for viewing the landscape and surrounding city.
Amazing and Most Beautiful Hill Town in Italy, Castelmezzano
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Italian Town of Bologna (Italy) - Travel Guide
Take a tour of Italian Town of Bologna in Bologna, Italy - part of the World's Greatest Attractions travel video series by GeoBeats.
One of the most popular cities in Italy for history, food, and beauty is Bologna.
Nearly the entire city is built using a warm red stone, giving it a unified appearance and the nickname the red one.
One of Bologna's famous features is the twenty-eight miles of old porticoes that run throughout the city.
It boasts the second largest historical center in Europe, containing medieval churches, and the world's oldest university.
The streets of the city frequently open up into beautiful plazas, which are a common gathering place for Bologna's residents.
The best view of the city can be gained from the top of the Asinelli Tower, which is nearly 320 feet high.
Besides all the sights, Bologna is home to some of the best Italian cuisine in all of Italy and is famous for its restaurants.
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Places to see in ( Riva Del Garda - Italy ) Riva Del Garda Beach
Places to see in ( Riva Del Garda - Italy ) Riva Del Garda Beach
Made of pebbles and with grass areas, Sabbioni Beach is one of the biggest and most well-equipped beaches of Lake Garda. It offers various services including beach chair and sunbed rental, a snack bar, showers and canoe hire from the Rowing Club. Furthermore, there is a floating platform that has a pool on the inside and a slide on the outside, a basketball court and a playground with trampolines and sand pits, for the entertainment of the whole family. There is also a large shaded area thanks to the park which boarders the beach.
The splendid Pine Beach, also known as Purfina, is made of pebbles and grass and has a vast green area. It’s much loved by young people, is well looked after and offers services and entertainment for all ages, including: a bar, showers, beach chair and sunbed rental, a small playground with a sand pit and a floating platform with a pool on the inside and a slide on the outside. Furthermore, being a haunt for windsurfers, Pini Beach has a dedicated area for the lovers of this sport, in front of the Bavaria Campground.
The green background that surrounds Miralago Beach makes it a pleasant place, ideal for sunbathing, reading a book or relaxing on the lake edge. It is a pebble beach and has an offshore platform. After a few hours of sunbathing, there is nothing more satisfying than a dive into the fresh lake water.
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